Chamoli, the abode of Gods, reputed for its shrines and temples,
birth place of 'Chipko Movement ' with its strategic significance is one of
the hill district of Uttaranchal, India. Chamoli proved itself " the most
spectacular in its natural assets ; be it maintain scenery , valley aspects,
water-edges, floristic varieties, dramatic landform or the climatic cardinalities.
In the arms of the heavenly Himalayas lies the enchanting land of Chamoli, which
seems to be a benediction of earth. A blessed spot the place seems to have been
particularly dear to Lord Shiva. There are hundreds of shrines dedicated to
Lord shiva , the most important of all being the shrine of Badrinath.
The other shrines of religeous importance are Hemkund Saheb, three out of five
Panch Kedar and Panch Badri, which are spread over the hills of Chamoli. During
the monsoons, thousand brilliant blooms bursts forth in the fascinating "
Valley of flowers" .
The place reverberates with spirituality and is associated with a number of
legends. It is said that Hanuman found the Sanjeevani herb here to revivie the
unconsccious laxman. It is blieved that Ved Vyas composed his immortal epic,
the Mahabharata here.
Guru Gobind singh is also believed to have meditated here. Surrounded by Tehri
Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Rudrapryag., Ptihoragarh, Almora and pauri Garhawa districts
and with Tibet lying to its north, Chamoli attracts tourists and invites trekking
inthusiasts from all over the world to discvover the fulles potential of their
body & mind. Chamoli , a hill district of U.P., has immense geographical,
historical, religious and cultural importance.
Chamoli lies in the arms of the heavenly Himalayas and is full of natural beauty.
This land has inspiered the inaginations of great poets like kalidas. These
mountain ranges, rivers and valleys are associated wit several Gods & Goddesses.
he celebrated shrine of Badrinath, a famous pilgirmage of Hindus, the well known
" Valley of Flower" and Auli Bugyal are situated here. Today, this
snow clad peaks which are a delight for adventure loving tourists. Gopeshwar
is the district headquarter of chamoli and is situated at a height of 1308 mts
.
General Information
Altitude:
960 mts.
Population:
454871(1991 census)
Climate
Cold in winter, Pleasant in summer.
Language:
Garhwali, Hindi and English
Clothing:
summer- Cotton or light Woollen
Winter- Heavy Woollen
Season : Round the year
Transport
Air:
Nearest airport is Jollygrant, 221 kms.
Rail:
Rishikesh is the nearest railway station, 204 kms.
Road:
Well connected to Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nainitalk & Almora.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Nanda Devi Raj Yatra
Nanda Devi Raj Yatra is a very od traditioinal pilgirmage in vogue since the
reign of Shalipal, a ninth century monarch. King Shalipal initiated a tradition
that a big Pilgrimage would be roganised every twelfth year to escort nandadevi
to Her in- Law's place, near nanda Ghungti peak.
The trek is about 280 kms. and takes about 18 days to complete.
The golden image of naddaedvi is carried in a silver palanquin called"Nandadevi-
Ka dola" Along wit the canopies broought by the Kunwar and is follwed by
thousands of devotees in a long procession.
Other Facilities
Major Mountain Ranges
Nanda Devi, (7817 mts), Kamet (7756 mts.), Nanda Devi east, (7434 mts.), Trishul
(7120 mts.), Dunagiri, (7066 mts.), Dunagiri East (6489 mts.), Hanuman Parvat,
(600mts.), Devisthan II, (6490 mts.), Hathi Parvat (6727mts.), Gori Parvat (6590
mts.), Neelkanth (6596mts.), Satopanth (7075 mts.), Nar (5831 MTS) & Narayan
(5965 mts.)
